How much is the cost of accommodation and where can I stay while I'm studying in Tauranga, New Zealand?

Students while studying in New Zealand have the following options for accommodation:

Homestay:

Homestay in Tauranga, New Zealand costs between NZ$180~240 per week. This will include a room, breakfast, dinner and lunch on the weekends; students generally buy their own lunch during school days. Most English language  school students spend at least a few months in homestay, which is considered the best way to improve their English. High and primary school students usually stay in a New Zealand homestay.

Student accommodation:

Student accommodation in Tauranga, New Zealand is generally a room or a bed in a house or university hall of residence. Students generally share the facilities such as kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Utilities such as water and electricity are usually included in the weekly rent. Students staying in New Zealand student accommodation don't have to buy anything because most things are provided. This makes life easy for the students because they don't have to deal with bills and the need to buy items of furniture etc.

Room in flat/apartment per week:

A room in a Tauranga, New Zealand house or flat is what most long term students studying in New Zealand opt for. Students share the cost of the weekly rent, the utility charges and the cleaning etc.....

Backpackers:

Backpackers in Tauranga, New Zealand are suitable for short term stays or for students who or in the process of looking for something more suitable. A bed in a dormitory and shared kitchen and bathroom is usually the norm.

About Tauranga:

>Tauranga is a very popular holiday destination for New Zealand holiday makers. It has beautiful beaches and has the largest export port in New Zealand.

>If you enjoy great beaches, fine food, fresh air, friendly people, a holiday atmosphere and a relaxed life style then maybe Tauranga is a great place for you to study!

>The population of Tauranga is just over 100,000.

>The weather in Tauranga: Tauranga has a great climate -not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter -with a lot of sunshine thrown in!

>Getting to Tauranga: Tauranga is located about 200km south east of Auckland's it's easily accessible by road or by train.Tauranga airport, located at nearby Mt  Maunganui, has flights to and from most other major airports in New Zealand.